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Close-up photograph of a bare foot and ankle resting on a red tiger-striped velvet cushion beside a patterned textile. A brown leather ankle band studded with brass bells is strapped around the ankle, and a thick twisted rope lies across the leg. A brass finial with tassels sits in the background. No person's face is visible.

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November 03 20132013-11-03Close-up photograph of a seated person's bare feet resting on a red and maroon patterned cushion over a golden-edged seat. Both ankles wear wide brown leather bands studded with rows of brass bells. A twisted cream rope runs across the feet. The person wears a rust-brown garment with a gold border at the lap. Only the lower legs and feet are visible, so no face or other people appear.2013-11-03Close-up photograph of a bare foot and lower leg resting on red and patterned cloth, with a braided rope and gold-bordered fabric nearby. A brown leather ankle band studded with many brass bells, shaped like small pointed cones, is strapped around the ankle. The toenails are painted orange-red. No faces are visible, and no one can be identified from this view.2013-11-03December 03 20132013-12-03Close-up photograph of a bare foot and lower leg resting on a wooden surface, wearing a wide band of ankle bells with bronze bell-shaped pendants strung on a leather strap. Orange-saffron cloth is draped over the knee and a red-brown garment lies beneath. A hand with a thin cord bracelet rests near the foot against a white background. Ritual ankle bells suggest a dance or ceremonial setting, and the foot appears to be a seated person's during a ritual.2013-12-18December 15 20132013-12-15December 19 20132013-12-19Close-up photograph of a seated person's bare feet and ankles resting on a red tiger-striped velvet cushion over an ornate gold-toned throne base. The ankles wear wide brown leather bands studded with rows of brass bells. A rope or cord runs across the lower legs. The person wears a rust-orange silk garment edged with gold zari border. A hand holding a red object appears at the upper right. No faces are visible; the a person field stays unsure because only feet and clothing are shown and no appearance cues are visible.2013-11-03November 03 20132013-11-03Close-up photo of a person's bare foot resting on an ornate gold-and-red stand, with a braided pink cord running diagonally across the frame. The foot wears a wide copper or bronze anklet hung with many small bell-like pendants. Nearby, a dark carved stone or metal pedestal holds small yellow-orange offerings, and a red cloth sits beneath the gilded base. Red and gold fabric covers the seat above, and a metal pole stands at the right edge. The scene is lit with warm reddish and green tones.2013-05-01December 03 20132013-12-03March 23 20202020-03-23 +1 copies